The Artists in Residence program at the Rock Hall is in partnership with The Kulas Foundation. In its fourth year the program focuses on up and coming musicians from the Northeast Ohio area. During their summer with us, the artists perform regularly on our plaza, spend time writing songs and developing their musical skills. Additionally they meet with industry professionals from around the country to learn about all facets of the music business, including marketing, merchandising, copywriting and publishing, PR and more. By the end of the program they will have tangible tools and resources, along with improved skills, that they can take with them to move to the next level of their music careers.
Program Details:
- Work with the Rock Hall team to create a road map for their music career development, and a plan to achieve their goals during the program
- Learn from mentors in the field about performing, songwriting, audio production, contracts, performing rights organizations, and booking gigs in order to advance as artists, and then take actionable steps in these various areas
- Play weekly sets as a part of our Rock Hall Live summer music series
- Work with our dynamic and creative Marketing team to develop and elevate the musician’s social media, receive media training and learn other marketing techniques
- Gain experience marketing themselves and a venue from digital/social to hands on grassroots direct marketing and points between.
- Learn performance stage setup and gain hands on audio experience so they can confidently work with sound professionals in venues and studios
- Work with artists to build on specific music skills, such as instrument proficiency or songwriting
- Record tracks and a music video onsite in the Hall of Fame
- Learn to augment solo performance with musicians that sit in and/or electronic enhancements.
- Commit to providing 20-30 hours each week to the program either virtually or onsite for a minimum of 10 weeks
- Present on the internship experience, including a live performance of music created during the program
- Collaborate with the other Artists in Residence for an end of summer showcase concert.
Application
Applications for our Summer 2024 program are now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2024 Artists, and come back in fall 2024 to apply for the 2025 program.
Program Alumni
- Meet our past resident musicians and see where they are now!
Applicant Requirements
- Active musician producing original music that is commercially available
- Proven experience performing full solo sets of primarily original music to a live audience in a night club, festival stage, or related venue
- Proven songwriting experience
- Experience moving from demo to finished tracks
- Have graduated High School and are in the midst of pursuing your musical career, and/or in a related college level academic program
- Prior customer service experience preferred
- Cover letter that explains your journey as a musician, and what you will bring to this opportunity
- Provide files or links to your original music